Altrincham vs Bollington
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Bollington is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 40% lower. Bollington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Altrincham edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Altrincham
£488,148
Bollington
£349,754
Crime Rate
Altrincham
73.9
Bollington
59.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Altrincham
100.0%
Bollington
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Altrincham
433.1
Bollington
384.9
EPC Rating
Altrincham
70.8
Bollington
70.9
Median Income
Altrincham
£32,892
Bollington
£32,000
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in North WestAt £349,754, Bollington undercuts Altrincham (£488,148) by around 40% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Altrincham is a flat at £262,356, while in Bollington it is a flat at £223,409.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: detached homes are 69% pricier in Altrincham (£863,236 vs £509,399).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bollington prices grew faster — 38% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in North WestBollington has a crime rate of 59.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 24% lower than Altrincham at 73.9 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Altrincham is violent-crime, while in Bollington it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in North WestOf the 16 schools in Altrincham, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Bollington, which has 3 schools, the figure is 100%.
Altrincham School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 16 schools (11 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Bollington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 3 schools (3 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Altrincham | Bollington |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 16 | 3 |
| Primary | 11 | 3 |
| Secondary | 5 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Altrincham averages 433.1 Mbps – ahead of Bollington's 384.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.2% of premises in Altrincham and 91.2% in Bollington. Gigabit availability stands at 83% in Altrincham and 73.8% in Bollington.
Altrincham is the faster of the two by 13% on average download speed (433 vs 385 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Bollington leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 70.9 (C), while Altrincham averages 70.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,206 in Altrincham and £1,250 in Bollington. 62.9% of homes in Altrincham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.8% in Bollington.
Altrincham has more energy-efficient housing — 62.9% reach band C or above, vs 61.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,891.5 in Altrincham and £32,000 in Bollington. The median age is 44.2 in Altrincham and 46.1 in Bollington. Owner-occupancy is 70.5% in Altrincham versus 71.9% in Bollington. Employment rates stand at 59.1% in Altrincham and 58.4% in Bollington.
| Indicator | Altrincham | Bollington |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,034 | 7,236 |
| Median Age | 44.2 | 46.1 |
| Median Household Income | £32,891.5 | £32,000 |
| Employment Rate | 59.1% | 58.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.5% | 71.9% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 40.3% | 37.6% |
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